Name: Two Mothers for Zachary
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1996-09-22
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Cast: Valerie Bertinelli, Vanessa Redgrave, Colleen Flynn, James Gammon, Michael Marich

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A grandmother sues her daughter for custody of her grandson, because she believes that her daughter's homosexuality renders her unfit for motherhood.

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Directed by: Peter Werner
Written by: Linda Voorhees
Produced by: Timothy Marx
Music by: Peter Rodgers Melnick

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September 22, 1996 · 1 h 36 min · Drama, TV Movie

Released: September 22, 1996
Runtime: 1 h 36 min
Genres: Drama, TV Movie
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 19 countries

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Where can I stream Two Mothers for Zachary?

In the United States, Two Mothers for Zachary streams on fuboTV and Cineverse, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Two Mothers for Zachary worth watching?

63

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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Two Mothers for Zachary okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Two Mothers for Zachary plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.